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Feature: Breaking the stigma: Zim’s teenage mothers speak out (Part 1)
In a related sad incident, Grace (17), did not run away from home in Makonde district, Mashonaland West province, but was sold off to a Harare-based peddler by her grandmother at the age of 14.
By Regina Rumbidzai Pasipanodya
Sep. 12, 2023
Breaking the stigma: Zimbabwe's teenage mothers speak out (Part 2)
Only 23% (97) was with husbands, 1,5% (10) with strangers, 0,8% (6) with relatives and 0,1% (2) with casual partners.
By Regina Rumbidzai Pasipanodya
Sep. 13, 2023
Breaking the stigma: Zimbabwe’s teenage mothers speak (Part 3)
Ellen (17) and Precious relate how they changed their narrative by going back to school despite being teen mothers.
By Regina Rumbidzai Pasipanodya
Sep. 14, 2023
The high cost of motherhood: A silent maternal healthcare epidemic in Zim
When she got to the local clinic, the nurses on duty demanded payment before they could attend to Chindume and the baby.
By Regina Rumbidzai Pasipanodya
May. 13, 2024
High cost of motherhood: A silent maternal health care epidemic in Zim
Even though Matanga took her baby to the clinic for the BCG vaccine for tuberculosis, she could not get a birth record and a baby card.
By Regina Rumbidzai Pasipanodya
May. 20, 2024
High cost of motherhood: A silent maternal epidemic in Zim
This is how countless women in Zimbabwe find themselves ensnared by the silent suffering of obstetric fistula, often unaware of this debilitating condition.
By Regina Rumbidzai Pasipanodya
Jun. 20, 2024
